The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. Chinese were once required to bow down to Pekingese. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Guinea is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 94,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Guinea include the Chimpanzee, Diana Monkey, Liberian Mongoose, Nimba Otter Shrew, and Red Colobus. The population of Guinea is about 9.6 million. Most peopIe in Guinea speak French. The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
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